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2025–26 · Roxbury

Art-based recovery program led by artists in recovery

Resident proposes ARTxRecovery, offering art therapy, peer mentorship, job training and public showcases led by artists in recovery to help people facing addiction and reduce stigma.

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The idea

ARTxRecovery helps those facing addiction heal through art therapy, peer mentorship, storytelling, job training, public showcases. Led by artists in recovery, it fosters resilience, safe creative spaces, and community pride reframing recovery

Who it helps and why

ARTxRecovery advances equity by uplifting artists in recovery—especially from marginalized communities—as mentors and leaders. It provides paid creative roles, healing spaces, and public platforms that challenge stigma, foster inclusion, and center voices often excluded from recovery and arts funding.

Details

Cycle
2025–26
Submitted
July 31, 2025
Neighborhood
Roxbury
Place
Harrison Avenue, Boston, 02118
Portal category
Human Services
How it was submitted
Individual submission
Submission language
English

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